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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,888 and 235,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,888 and 235,360 is: 504,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,888 : 235,360 = 235,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,888/235,360 = 235,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,888x = 235,360 × 235,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,888x = 55,394,329,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,394,329,600/109,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,098.08

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